Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Indian assessment has found that&nbsp;Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.&nbsp;Sydney has recorded the&nbsp;deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-terror-groups-now-present-in-kabul-finds-indian-assessment-406431">Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment</a>

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With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-afghanistan-crisis-us-says-taliban-has-pledged-safe-passage-406423">Kabul</a>, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like&nbsp;Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)&nbsp;have made their&nbsp;presence in parts of the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-to-probe-biden-administration-over-afghanistan-406424" hreflang="en">US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan</a>

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Members of the US&nbsp;Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-johnson-discuss-afghanistan-on-call-agree-to-hold-g7-meeting-406425" hreflang="en">Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-records-deadliest-day-of-covid-19-pandemic-melbourne-lockdown-extended-406433" hreflang="en">Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended</a>

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Australia's biggest city of&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Indian assessment has found that Pak terror groups are now present in Kabul. Sydney has recorded the deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic while Melbourne has extended its lockdown. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, finds Indian assessment With the Taliban emerging as the dominant force in Afghanistan, including capital Kabul, according to Indian assessment Pakistan based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have made their presence in parts of the country. US lawmakers to probe Biden administration over Afghanistan Members of the US Congress, including many of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats, said on Tuesday they were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, vowing to investigate what went wrong. Biden, Johnson discuss Afghanistan on call, agree to hold G7 meeting US President Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan and they agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach, the White House said. Sydney records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended Australia's biggest city of Sydney recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic as troops and police set up roadblocks to limit the movement of people, while Melbourne faced a nightly curfew and a further two weeks of lockdown.

Morning news brief: Pak terror groups now present in Kabul, Melbourne lockdown extended and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.&nbsp;The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-alert-for-rain-declared-in-china-as-flood-death-toll-hits-21-405036" hreflang="en">'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21</a>

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Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-chief-justice-opens-probe-into-bolsonaro-over-investigation-leak-405029">Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak</a>

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The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he&nbsp;opened a probe into right-wing President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-advances-in-afghanistan-us-and-britain-to-evacuate-embassies-405040">Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies</a>

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The&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jailed-samsung-chief-released-on-parole-405050">Jailed Samsung chief released on parole</a>

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The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. A probe has been opened by the Brazilian Supreme chief justice against President Jair Bolsonaro over an investigative leak. The United States and Britain ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to Afghanistan to evacuate their nationals, as the Taliban overran more key regional cities in an offensive that has left the capital dangerously exposed. Click on the headlines to read the full story: 'Red alert' for rain declared in China as flood death toll hits 21 Five cities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have declared "red alerts" after torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people, state media reported. Brazil’s chief justice opens probe into Bolsonaro over investigation leak The Brazilian Supreme Court’s chief justice said Thursday he opened a probe into right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro for posting documents to social media from a sealed police investigation into the hacking of a federal election court. Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies The Taliban claimed control over two of Afghanistan's biggest cities on Thursday, according to media reports, as the United States and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staff. Jailed Samsung chief released on parole The jailed de facto leader of the giant Samsung group walked free on parole Friday, the latest instance of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders imprisoned for corruption or tax evasion on economic grounds.

Morning news brief: Brazil's Supreme Court opens probe into Bolsonaro, China on 'red alert' and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Turkish President Recep&nbsp;Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan is ready&nbsp;to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/erdogan-ready-to-receive-taliban-leader-as-us-backs-afghan-forces-404762" hreflang="en">Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces</a>

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As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip&nbsp;Erdogan&nbsp;said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-and-morocco-sign-three-deals-to-mark-historic-visit-404764">Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit</a>

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The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-helicopter-with-16-on-board-crashes-in-far-east-404758">Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east</a>

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A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-to-keep-borders-closed-this-year-phased-reopening-in-2022-404776">New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022</a>

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New Zealand Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacinda-arderns-popularity-dips-as-vaccine-rollout-in-new-zealand-slows-down-402909">Jacinda Ardern</a>&nbsp;declared on Thursday that the country will keep its&nbsp;borders&nbsp;closed this year amid the coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as the US backs Afghan forces. Meanwhile, Israel and Morocco have signed three deals for the first time since ties were normalised last year. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Erdogan ready to 'receive' Taliban leader as US backs Afghan forces As the Taliban continues to make inroads seizing provincial capitals, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he could meet with the militant group in order to ensure peace in Afghanistan. Israel and Morocco sign three deals to mark historic visit The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalised last year. Russia: Helicopter with 16 on board crashes in far east A helicopter with 16 people on board, most of them tourists, crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east on Thursday, the local government said, with seven of them unaccounted for. New Zealand to keep borders closed this year; phased reopening in 2022 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Thursday that the country will keep its borders closed this year amid the coronavirus pandemic and would look to reopen in 2022 in a phased manner.

Morning news brief: Erdogan 'ready' to receive Taliban leader, Israel and Morocco sign three deals and more

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Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.&nbsp;Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-do-not-regret-my-decision-says-biden-as-two-more-cities-fall-to-taliban-in-afghanistan-404538" hreflang="en">I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban</a>

Taliban continues&nbsp;its surge across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dear-world-leaders-dont-leave-afghanistan-in-chaos-cricketer-rashid-khan-404512">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-security-crisis-over-us-seoul-drills-404535" hreflang="en">North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills</a>

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North Korea has warned&nbsp;South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/your-dad-made-mistakes-cuomo-addresses-his-daughters-in-resignation-404542" hreflang="en">'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation</a>

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New York Governor Andrew&nbsp;Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation&nbsp;following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-conduct-joint-military-drills-with-j-20-fighters-missiles-and-drones-404552" hreflang="en">China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones</a>

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Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in&nbsp;China’s north-central&nbsp;Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Seoul will face a "serious security crisis" for going ahead with its joint military drills with the United States, a senior Pyongyang official threatened Wednesday, saying the South had missed its opportunity to improve inter-Korean ties. Don't regret my decision: Biden on American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. Click on the headlines to read the full story: I do not regret my decision, says Biden as two more cities fall to Taliban Taliban continues its surge across Afghanistan with the capture of two more provincial cities with a total of eight provinces seized in the last couple of days. North Korea warns of 'security crisis' over US-Seoul drills North Korea has warned South Korea and the United States of risking a "huge security crisis" by choosing to escalate tensions. 'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women. China-Russia conduct joint military drills with J-20 fighters, missiles and drones Russia and China launched the biggest joint military exercise in China’s north-central Ningxia region on Monday involving 10,000 ground troops and Air Forces of the two countries.

Morning news brief: North Korea warns US, China, Russia conduct joint military exercises and more

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The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert&nbsp;Dr. Anthony&nbsp;Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee&nbsp;voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287" hreflang="en">Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant</a>

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As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-cases-top-200-million-worldwide-as-delta-variant-poses-threat-403243">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert&nbsp;Anthony Fauci&nbsp;warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/setback-for-bolsonaro-after-voting-change-sought-by-him-defeated-in-congress-403288" hreflang="en">Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress</a>

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President&nbsp;Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a&nbsp;Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/naftali-bennett-says-israel-doing-world-a-great-service-with-covid-booster-shots-403283" hreflang="en">Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots</a>

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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-records-highest-daily-covid-19-cases-in-current-outbreak-403296" hreflang="en">China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak</a>

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China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-reach-record-high-in-us-as-fauci-fears-another-variant-403287">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;cases.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The coronavirus cases have reached a record high in the United States as top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci fears the existence of another variant. Meanwhile, a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots, in a major defeat for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US as Fauci fears another variant As coronavirus cases surge in the United States, top US infections disease expert Anthony Fauci warned that if another variant comes into the country then it could mean "trouble". Setback for Bolsonaro after voting change sought by him defeated in Congress President Jair Bolsonaro suffered a setback after a Brazilian congressional committee voted against a constitutional amendment to adopt printed ballots. Naftali Bennett says Israel doing world a 'great service' with Covid booster shots Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Israel was doing the world a "great service" by administering Covid vaccine booster shots, despite the World Health Organization's plea for a moratorium. China records highest daily COVID-19 cases in current outbreak China recorded the highest daily COVID-19 cases in its current wave with 124 new locally transmitted coronavirus cases.

Morning news brief: Coronavirus cases reach record high in US, setback for Bolsonaro and more

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Pentagon has said that the&nbsp;United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-says-us-has-approved-potential-sales-of-howitzers-to-taiwan-402976" hreflang="en">Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan</a>

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The&nbsp;Pentagon has said that the US&nbsp;State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-india-end-41-year-medal-wait-in-mens-hockey-as-they-win-bronze-402994" hreflang="en">Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze</a>

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Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-says-it-is-unacceptable-that-some-countries-are-using-most-of-vaccines-global-supply-402979">WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated</a>

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Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief&nbsp;Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we&nbsp;cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-believe-iranians-seized-asphalt-princess-tanker-us-402984">We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US</a>

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After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged&nbsp;MV Asphalt Princess&nbsp;in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfire-reaches-turkeys-thermal-power-plant-402978">Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant</a>

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Hundreds of people were evacuated as the&nbsp;wildfire&nbsp;continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. Pentagon has said that the United States has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Pentagon says US has approved potential sales of howitzers to Taiwan The Pentagon has said that the US State Department approved the potential sale of 40 155mm M109A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer artillery systems to Taiwan in a deal valued at up to $750 million. Tokyo 2020: India end 41-year medal wait in men's hockey as they win bronze Indian men's hockey team staged a stunning comeback against Germany to win a medal for India for the first time since 1980. The Men in Blue were quick to concede the first goal after Germany's Timur Oruz scored in the opening 2 minutes. WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated Calling for a halt on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that ''we cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines using even more of it.'' We believe Iranians seized Asphalt Princess tanker: US After UK's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the suspected hijacking of Panama-flagged MV Asphalt Princess in the Gulf of Oman had ended, the US administration said it was seized by Iranian personnel. Hundreds evacuated as wildfire reaches Turkey's thermal power plant Hundreds of people were evacuated as the wildfire continued to rage in Turkey's Mugla province.

Morning news brief: US approves weapon deal with Taiwan, India wins bronze medal in hockey and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

The United States has said that the car bomb blast in&nbsp;heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a&nbsp;Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-attacks-bear-the-hallmark-of-taliban-us-402696" hreflang="en">Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US</a>

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After blasts hit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-attack-at-afghanistan-defence-ministers-house-in-kabul-gunmen-enter-his-house-reports-402675">Kabul</a>, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-ngo-says-alexander-lukashenko-planned-exiled-activist-vitaly-shishovs-murder-402695">Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder</a>

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A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly&nbsp;Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/neither-side-can-put-the-other-one-down-singapore-pm-on-us-china-rivalry-402709">'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry</a>

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-warship-heads-for-south-china-sea-amid-tension-with-beijing-402643">China</a>&nbsp;but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-is-under-attack-president-jair-bolsonaro-lashes-out-at-new-probe-for-attacks-on-voting-system-402698">Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting</a>

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President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

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Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks.

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today. The United States has said that the car bomb blast in heavily fortified "Green Zone", ''bears all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks." Meanwhile, a Belarus NGO has said that Alexander Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder. Click on the headlines to read the full story: Kabul attacks bear the 'hallmark' of Taliban: US After blasts hit Kabul, the United States said "it does bear all the hallmarks of the spate of Taliban attacks" even as US troops continue their pullout from the region. Belarus NGO says Lukashenko 'planned' exiled activist Vitaly Shishov's murder A Belarusian NGO has accused the regime of strongman Alexander Lukashenko of being behind the murder of its head Vitaly Shishov, who was found hanged in a park in Ukraine's capital. 'Neither side can put the other one down': Singapore PM on US-China rivalry Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Aspen Security Forum said that there is bipartisan consensus in the US about China but added that "stance is to take a hard line. And I'm not sure that is the right consensus." Brazil's President Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe for attacks on voting President Jair Bolsonaro has lashed out at electoral authorities for ordering an investigation of his campaign against Brazil's electronic voting system, saying he refused to be "intimidated" and that the country "is under attack."

Morning news brief: Belarus NGO accuses Lukashenko of 'murder', Bolsonaro lashes out at new probe and more

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning.&nbsp;The United States expresses&nbsp;concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new&nbsp;silos&nbsp;for intercontinental ballistic missiles.&nbsp;France is investigating&nbsp;fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.&nbsp;Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town.

This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-calls-report-of-china-building-more-than-100-nuclear-missile-silos-concerning-395234" hreflang="en">Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US</a>

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The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-launches-probe-into-fashion-groups-over-forced-uyghur-labour-395237">France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour</a>

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France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups&nbsp;profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in&nbsp;China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/approximately-1000-evacuated-as-canadian-fires-engulf-town-395243" hreflang="en">Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town</a>

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About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-any-vaccine-is-better-than-no-vaccine-says-estonia-envoy-395254" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy</a>

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Estonia's envoy&nbsp;Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after&nbsp;the European Union&nbsp;launched&nbsp;a digital COVID certificate system&nbsp;designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

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Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Morning news brief: In this newsletter, we bring to you the largest news stories of the morning. The United States expresses concern over a report that China is building more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles. France is investigating fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf a town. This and more below. Click on the headline to read the full story. Report that China building new nuclear missile silos 'concerning': US The United States has said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilising arms races." France launches probe into fashion groups over forced Uyghur labour France has opened an inquiry into allegations four fashion groups profited from the forced labour of the Uyghur minority in China. Approximately 1,000 evacuated as Canadian fires engulf town About 1,000 people were evacuated in western Canada, authorities said Thursday, as fires raged amid an unprecedented heatwave, charring most of at least one town. Exclusive: Any vaccine is better than no vaccine, says Estonia Envoy Estonia's envoy Katrin Kivi has said, "any vaccine is better than no vaccine" after the European Union launched a digital COVID certificate system designed to help citizens travel more freely across the 27-nation bloc and open up summer tourism.

Morning news brief: US expresses 'concern' over China's new ICBM silos, France launches probe over forced Uyghur labour and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces. From Donald Trump joining Rumble to Thousands turning up for Paris Pride March.&nbsp;

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We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-former-finance-minister-javid-appointed-as-health-minister-394201">UK's former finance minister Javid appointed as health minister</a>

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British former finance minister Sajid Javid will replace Matt Hancock as the country's health minister, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-authority-deploys-forces-during-protest-against-critics-death-394199">Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic's death</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-authority-deploys-forces-during-protest-against-critics-death-394199"><img alt="The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7e655dc5-9a3a-4186-9423-ee3e246a0d09" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-27%20at%2010.10.42%20AM.png" /></a> 
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/donald-trump-joins-video-platform-rumble-ahead-of-ohio-rally-394198"><iframe allow="conversion-measurement" data-google-container-id="1" frameborder="0" height="1" id="google_ads_iframe_/11440465/Wionews_Web/Wionews_AS_ATF_970x90_0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="google_ads_iframe_/11440465/Wionews_Web/Wionews_AS_ATF_970x90_0" scrolling="no" srcdoc="" title="3rd party ad content" width="1"></iframe>Donald Trump joins video platform Rumble ahead of Ohio rally</a>

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Former US&nbsp;President Donald Trump joined video platform Rumble on Saturday, the same day he will take the stage at a campaign-style rally in Ohio, his first such event since the January&nbsp;6 attack on the US&nbsp;Capitol.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peruvians-take-to-the-streets-in-lima-amid-fears-over-election-meddling-394197">Peruvians take to the streets in Lima amid fears over election meddling</a>

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Thousands of Peruvians supporting socialist Pedro Castillo and right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori took to the streets on Saturday amid swirling uncertainty over the result of a tight June 6 presidential election that has been held up by legal challenge.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-turn-out-for-paris-pride-march-394211">Thousands turn out for Paris Pride march</a>

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Around 30,000 people turned&nbsp;out&nbsp;for the annual&nbsp;Pride&nbsp;march&nbsp;in&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/uk-health-secretary-matt-hancock-quits-after-kissing-row-394209">Watch:&nbsp;UK health secretary Matt Hancock quits after kissing row</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From UK's former finance minister Javid being appointed as health minister, to Palestinian authorities deploying forces. From Donald Trump joining Rumble to Thousands turning up for Paris Pride March. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. UK's former finance minister Javid appointed as health minister British former finance minister Sajid Javid will replace Matt Hancock as the country's health minister, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said on Saturday. Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic's death The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who took to the streets of Ramallah in the West Bank after one of President Mahmoud Abbas's biggest critics died in custody. Donald Trump joins video platform Rumble ahead of Ohio rally Former US President Donald Trump joined video platform Rumble on Saturday, the same day he will take the stage at a campaign-style rally in Ohio, his first such event since the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Peruvians take to the streets in Lima amid fears over election meddling Thousands of Peruvians supporting socialist Pedro Castillo and right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori took to the streets on Saturday amid swirling uncertainty over the result of a tight June 6 presidential election that has been held up by legal challenge. Thousands turn out for Paris Pride march Around 30,000 people turned out for the annual Pride march in Paris Saturday, police said, starting for the first time in one of the capital's working-class suburbs. Watch: UK health secretary Matt Hancock quits after kissing row

Morning News Brief: Palestinian authorities deploy forces, new health secretary for UK, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe.&nbsp;

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We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/biden-calls-on-afghans-to-decide-their-future-as-withdrawal-nears-end-394038">Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end</a>

<img alt="US President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c807c2e4-0a92-4183-8967-2cf258c11cd0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.51.59%20AM.png" />

US&nbsp;President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US&nbsp;troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iaea-demands-irans-answer-on-monitoring-tehran-says-not-obliged-to-reply-394039">IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply</a>

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The UN&nbsp;nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sydney-flags-broader-lockdown-as-delta-variant-cases-swell-394050">Sydney flags broader lockdown as Delta variant cases swell</a>

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Central Sydney's streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia's largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, with authorities warning broader restrictions could follow.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/helicopter-carrying-colombias-president-duque-struck-by-bullets-in-attack-394035">Helicopter carrying Colombia's President Duque struck by bullets in attack</a>

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A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-judge-revokes-passport-of-ex-environment-minister-under-probe-394036">Brazil judge revokes passport of ex-environment minister under probe</a>

<img alt="A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="752bd6f2-de67-4abe-bfce-d243f80847d5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-26%20at%209.59.11%20AM.png" />

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest. 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-building-collapse-159-victims-still-missing-under-debris-394052">Watch |&nbsp;Florida building collapse: 159 victims still missing under debris</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging Afghans to 'decide their future', to IAEA demanding Iran's answer on monitoring. From Sydney entering lockdown as Delta variant cases surge to Brazil judges revoking passport of ex-environment minister who is under probe. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future' as withdrawal nears end US President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House where he called on Afghans to decide the future of their country as the last US troops pack up after 20 years of war and government forces struggle to repel Taliban advances. IAEA demands Iran's answer on monitoring, Tehran says not obliged to reply The UN nuclear watchdog on Friday demanded an immediate reply from Iran on whether it would extend a monitoring agreement that expired overnight, prompting an Iranian envoy to respond that Tehran was under no obligation to provide an answer. Sydney flags broader lockdown as Delta variant cases swell Central Sydney's streets were deserted on Saturday as Australia's largest city began a week-long lockdown to contain the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant, with authorities warning broader restrictions could follow. Helicopter carrying Colombia's President Duque struck by bullets in attack A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message. Brazil judge revokes passport of ex-environment minister under probe A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday revoked the passport of former Environment Minister Ricardo Salles, who stepped down earlier this week amid an investigation into his alleged role in allowing illegal exports of timber from the Amazon rainforest. Watch | Florida building collapse: 159 victims still missing under debris

Morning News Brief: Biden calls on Afghans to 'decide their future', IAEA demands Iran' answer on monitoring, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife&nbsp;warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide. From a new discovery of ancient humans in Israel to another lockdown in Sydney.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deaths-outnumber-births-in-britain-for-the-first-time-since-1976-393790">Deaths outnumber births in Britain for the first time since 1976</a>

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Official data reveal that 683,180 babies were born in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2020, the equivalent of one every 46.2 seconds. There were, however, 689,708 deaths.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-finds-no-evidence-irans-downing-of-airliner-was-premeditated-393780">Canada finds ‘no evidence’ Iran's downing of airliner was premeditated</a>

<img alt="Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="90404645-7899-4c63-9a50-1c70a45b65f9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%208.59.42%20AM_0.png" />

Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/john-mcafees-wife-warned-us-authorities-want-him-dead-in-an-old-twitter-post-393801">John McAfee’s wife warned 'US authorities want him dead’ in an old Twitter post</a>

<img alt="&quot;US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies,&quot; said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7858cc26-ad37-4c29-8275-4241f06dcb4c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%209.02.05%20AM.png" />

"US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies," said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nesher-ramla-homo-new-form-of-ancient-human-unearthed-in-israel-393794">Nesher Ramla Homo: New form of ancient human unearthed in Israel</a>

<img alt="Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f9a6af5b-7aa0-4367-9da8-4ba7538d1bbb" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-25%20at%209.03.31%20AM.png" />

Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdown-ordered-in-central-sydney-areas-hit-by-covid-surge-393803">Lockdown ordered in central Sydney areas hit by Covid surge</a>

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Residents of four neighbourhoods of central&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;were ordered to remain at home for a week on Friday to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19.

Watch |<a href="'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting">&nbsp;'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting</a>

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From deaths outnumbering births in Britain to John McAfee's wife warning about his death just days before his apparent suicide. From a new discovery of ancient humans in Israel to another lockdown in Sydney. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Deaths outnumber births in Britain for the first time since 1976 Official data reveal that 683,180 babies were born in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2020, the equivalent of one every 46.2 seconds. There were, however, 689,708 deaths. Canada finds ‘no evidence’ Iran's downing of airliner was premeditated Canada said on Thursday it had found no evidence that Iran's downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane last year had been premeditated, and condemned what it called the incompetence and recklessness of those responsible. John McAfee’s wife warned 'US authorities want him dead’ in an old Twitter post "US officials are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within government agencies," said John McAfee's wife Janice McAfee in a Father's Day note for John on June 20. Nesher Ramla Homo: New form of ancient human unearthed in Israel Researchers in Israel have discovered a previously unknown type of ancient human who coexisted with our species around 100,000 years ago. Lockdown ordered in central Sydney areas hit by Covid surge Residents of four neighbourhoods of central Sydney were ordered to remain at home for a week on Friday to contain a growing outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19. Watch | 'To ensure no safe haven for terrorists': White House on Biden-Ghani meeting

Morning News Brief: Lockdown in Sydney as cases surge, new form of ancient human unearthed in Israel, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a&nbsp;market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada.

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/43-killed-after-airstrike-hits-the-market-in-ethiopias-conflict-torn-tigray-393524">43 killed after airstrike hits the market in Ethiopia's conflict-torn Tigray</a>

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At least 43 people were killed when an airstrike targeted a market in Ethiopia's war-torn northern district of Tigray. Two injured survivors of the attack in the small town of Togoga described the incident to the media.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/john-mcafee-antivirus-software-creator-turned-fugitive-dies-by-hanging-in-spanish-jail-393513">John McAfee, antivirus software creator turned fugitive, dies by hanging in Spanish jail</a>

<img alt="John David McAfee, the founder of the eccentric antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0729847e-943f-4145-8da6-060f7c4ac9f4" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.15.25%20AM.png" />

John David McAfee, the eccentric founder of the antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. He died shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kongs-pro-democracy-apple-daily-signs-off-in-painful-farewell-393526">Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in painful farewell</a>

<img alt="Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8087f23d-6047-4d51-b956-647643d077b2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.21.23%20AM.png" />

Hong&nbsp;Kong's&nbsp;most vocal pro-democracy newspaper,&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-unmarked-graves-found-at-another-indigenous-school-in-canada-393533">Hundreds of unmarked graves found at another Indigenous school in Canada</a>

<img alt="The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2dd4388f-ec91-40ee-85cf-fb6402b05a4d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.22.55%20AM.png" />

The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-law-is-wrong-angela-merkel-joins-other-eu-leaders-in-criticising-hungarys-anti-lgbt-law-393534">'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law</a>

<img alt="German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="02f1493b-8c5a-4dbd-8449-b6fcf7c4c787" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-24%20at%2010.24.03%20AM.png" />

German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools.

Watch:&nbsp;Will Pakistan stay in FATF's grey list?

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From 43 people being killed after airstrike hits a market in Tigray, to John McAfee dying in jail. From Hong Kong's Apple Daily's last edition to hundreds of graves being discovered at a school in Canada. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 43 killed after airstrike hits the market in Ethiopia's conflict-torn Tigray At least 43 people were killed when an airstrike targeted a market in Ethiopia's war-torn northern district of Tigray. Two injured survivors of the attack in the small town of Togoga described the incident to the media. John McAfee, antivirus software creator turned fugitive, dies by hanging in Spanish jail John David McAfee, the eccentric founder of the antivirus software company McAfee, was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. He died shortly after the country's National Court approved his extradition to the United States to face criminal tax evasion charges, according to his lawyers. Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily signs off in painful farewell Hong Kong's most vocal pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, printed its last edition on Thursday after a stormy year in which its tycoon owner and other staff were arrested under a new national security law, and its assets were frozen. Hundreds of unmarked graves found at another Indigenous school in Canada The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan claims to have discovered hundreds of unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School. 'This law is wrong': Angela Merkel joins other EU leaders in criticising Hungary's anti-LGBT law German Chancellor Angela Merkel slammed Hungary's proposed new law prohibiting the distribution of homosexuality and gender change materials in schools. Watch: Will Pakistan stay in FATF's grey list?

Morning News Brief: 43 killed after airstrike in Tigray, hundreds of unmarked graves found at an indigenous school in Canada, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various&nbsp;countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing&nbsp;36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation. From a new revelation about Jamal Khashoggi's murder to the trial of the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-relying-on-chinese-vaccines-reporting-covid-19-surge-report-393242">Countries relying on Chinese vaccines reporting COVID-19 surge: Report</a>

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Countries like Mongolia, Seychelles and Bahrain had relied on the easily accessible Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic and bring back normalcy. These countries are now battling a surge in infections.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seizes-36-iranian-linked-websites-for-alleged-disinformation-393220">US seizes 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation</a>

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The US&nbsp;Justice Department said on Tuesday it seized 36 Iranian-linked websites, many of them associated with either disinformation activities or violent organisations, taking them offline for violating US&nbsp;sanctions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudis-who-killed-journalist-khashoggi-received-paramilitary-training-in-us-report-393221">Saudis who killed journalist Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US: Report</a>

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Four Saudis who participated in the 2018 killing of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States the previous year under a contract approved by the State Department, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trial-of-first-person-charged-under-hong-kongs-national-security-law-begins-393234">Trial of first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law begins</a>

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The trial of the first person charged under the national security law in Hong Kong begins on Wednesday, almost a year after he was charged with driving his motorbike into officers during a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/biden-sees-work-needed-to-address-problems-created-by-big-tech-firms-white-house-393250">Biden sees work needed to address problems created by big tech firms: White House</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden believes steps are needed to safeguard privacy, bolster innovation and deal with other problems created by big technology platforms, the White House said on Tuesday, signaling his support for legislation concerning Big Tech.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-likely-to-soon-face-antitrust-claims-over-play-store-from-us-states-sources-393249">Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from US states: Sources</a>

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A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of violating antitrust law in running its mobile app store, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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Watch:&nbsp;'No peace plan presented by Taliban': Afghanistan

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From a new report showing various countries relying on China for vaccines now seeing Covid surge, to the US seizing 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation. From a new revelation about Jamal Khashoggi's murder to the trial of the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Countries relying on Chinese vaccines reporting COVID-19 surge: Report Countries like Mongolia, Seychelles and Bahrain had relied on the easily accessible Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic and bring back normalcy. These countries are now battling a surge in infections. US seizes 36 Iranian-linked websites for alleged disinformation The US Justice Department said on Tuesday it seized 36 Iranian-linked websites, many of them associated with either disinformation activities or violent organisations, taking them offline for violating US sanctions. Saudis who killed journalist Khashoggi received paramilitary training in US: Report Four Saudis who participated in the 2018 killing of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States the previous year under a contract approved by the State Department, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. Trial of first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law begins The trial of the first person charged under the national security law in Hong Kong begins on Wednesday, almost a year after he was charged with driving his motorbike into officers during a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan. Biden sees work needed to address problems created by big tech firms: White House US President Joe Biden believes steps are needed to safeguard privacy, bolster innovation and deal with other problems created by big technology platforms, the White House said on Tuesday, signaling his support for legislation concerning Big Tech. Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from US states: Sources A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of violating antitrust law in running its mobile app store, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Watch: 'No peace plan presented by Taliban': Afghanistan

Morning news brief: Countries rely on Chinese vaccines, US seizes Iranian-linked websites, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant. From Biden to host Israeli president to Taiwan welcoming its vaccine aid.&nbsp;

We have it all.&nbsp;Please click on the headline to read the full story.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilians-protest-bolsonaros-role-in-half-a-million-covid-19-deaths-392661">Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths</a>

<img alt="Thousands took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response, blasting the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="82834a86-d109-47d8-8c89-c6d824ff4738" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.40.28%20AM.png" />

Thousands took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response, blasting the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-host-israeli-president-rivlin-on-june-28-white-house-392663">Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28: White House</a>

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US&nbsp;President Joe Biden plans to host Israel's new president, Reuven Rivlin, at the White House on June 28, the White House said on Saturday.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/forces-for-good-will-prevail-taiwan-welcomes-massive-us-vaccine-aid-392666">'Forces for good will prevail' - Taiwan welcomes massive US vaccine aid</a>

<img alt="Taiwan reacted with an outpouring of thanks to the United States for shipping 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the major semiconductor-producing island, more than doubling its arsenal as it deals with a rise in domestic infections." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8a041d40-75f6-4583-96b3-985bbcb8ac08" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.43.02%20AM.png" />

Taiwan reacted with an outpouring of thanks to the United States for shipping 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the major semiconductor-producing island, more than doubling its arsenal as it deals with a rise in domestic infections.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-far-right-tests-voters-appetite-in-regional-elections-392660">French far-right tests voters' appetite in regional elections</a>

<img alt="French voters go to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that will test the appeal of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's softened image less than a year before the next presidential election." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="15ef88ab-3dd3-4e7e-95c7-c553062be4de" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202021-06-20%20at%209.44.20%20AM.png" />

French voters go to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that will test the appeal of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's softened image less than a year before the next presidential election.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-injured-in-explosion-at-serbian-ammunition-plant-392662">Three injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant</a>

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Three workers sustained light injuries in a strong explosion that rocked an ammunition plant's facilities in the Serbian town of Cacak on Saturday evening, state RTS television reported.

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Watch:&nbsp;China making inroads in Sri Lanka, India keeps a close watch

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From brazilians protesting Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths to three people being injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant. From Biden to host Israeli president to Taiwan welcoming its vaccine aid. We have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in half a million COVID-19 deaths Thousands took to the streets across Brazil on Saturday to protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response, blasting the leader for not acquiring vaccines fast enough and for questioning the need for mask-wearing. Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28: White House US President Joe Biden plans to host Israel's new president, Reuven Rivlin, at the White House on June 28, the White House said on Saturday. 'Forces for good will prevail' - Taiwan welcomes massive US vaccine aid Taiwan reacted with an outpouring of thanks to the United States for shipping 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the major semiconductor-producing island, more than doubling its arsenal as it deals with a rise in domestic infections. French far-right tests voters' appetite in regional elections French voters go to the polls on Sunday in regional elections that will test the appeal of far-right leader Marine Le Pen's softened image less than a year before the next presidential election. Three injured in explosion at Serbian ammunition plant Three workers sustained light injuries in a strong explosion that rocked an ammunition plant's facilities in the Serbian town of Cacak on Saturday evening, state RTS television reported. Watch: China making inroads in Sri Lanka, India keeps a close watch

Morning news brief: Brazilians protest Bolsonaro's role in COVID-19 deaths and more

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning-&nbsp;Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted.&nbsp;In the Israel-Gaza conflict, Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discuss 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life. On the other hand, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline.

<a href="Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote">Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote</a>

Independent candidates emerged as the big winners of the weekend vote to pick 155 men and women to rewrite the current charter drafted during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

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<a href="Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study">Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study</a>

For instance, usage of online gambling, including poker, bingo, and casino games, grew six-fold among regular gamblers. Respondents who gambled occasionally were still found to be more than twice as likely than before to gamble online. Those who struggled financially before the pandemic were more likely to report gambling during the lockdown.

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<a href="Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha">Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha</a>

According to Tolo News, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause.

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<a href="Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200">Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200</a>

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flatten three buildings and kill at least 42 people on Sunday, as reported by Aljazeera news.

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<a href="China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools">China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools</a>

The laws, which will come into effect on Sept. 1, are the latest in a series of measures taken by Beijing to tighten control of its fast-growing education sector and public discourse.

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<a href="Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study">Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers&nbsp;</a>

Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life, the State Department said.&nbsp;

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Watch -&nbsp;<a href="Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza">Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza</a>

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Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning- Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted.

Morning news brief: We bring to you the biggest stories of Monday morning- Chile's centre-right ruling coalition has secured 21% of votes for its list of new constitution delegates with 59% of votes counted. In the Israel-Gaza conflict, Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discuss 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life. On the other hand, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. This and more below. To read the full story, please click on the headline. Chile ruling coalition heading for disappointment in constitutional delegates vote Independent candidates emerged as the big winners of the weekend vote to pick 155 men and women to rewrite the current charter drafted during the 1973-1990 dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Online gambling soared during lockdown especially among regular gamblers: Study For instance, usage of online gambling, including poker, bingo, and casino games, grew six-fold among regular gamblers. Respondents who gambled occasionally were still found to be more than twice as likely than before to gamble online. Those who struggled financially before the pandemic were more likely to report gambling during the lockdown. Taliban open to Istanbul summit but wants end negotiations to take place in Doha According to Tolo News, the Taliban group plans to attend the Istanbul summit but wants the end negotiations to take place in Doha. The negotiating teams met in Doha on May 14 after a long pause. Israel-Palestine conflict: Gaza fighting enters second week, death toll nears 200 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flatten three buildings and kill at least 42 people on Sunday, as reported by Aljazeera news. China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools The laws, which will come into effect on Sept. 1, are the latest in a series of measures taken by Beijing to tighten control of its fast-growing education sector and public discourse. Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers Blinken and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed 'efforts to restore calm in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza in light of the tragic loss of civilian life, the State Department said. Watch - Palestinian FM accuses Israel of 'War Crimes' throughout Gaza Watch- Brazil's fight against COVID-19 hampered by heavy rainfall

Morning news brief: China bars foreign curriculum, Blinken discusses Gaza in calls with foreign ministers and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/china-completes-historic-mars-spacecraft-landing-385148">China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-urges-mideast-ceasefire-offers-condolences-to-all-victims-report-385151">UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghan-govt-delegation-taliban-discuss-peace-talks-in-qatar-385165">Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-pm-says-to-fight-hate-study-social-media-algorithms-385152">New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms&nbsp;</a>

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China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss 

China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing UAE urges Mideast ceasefire, offers condolences to all victims: Report Afghan govt delegation, Taliban discuss peace talks in Qatar New Zealand PM says to fight hate, study social media algorithms

Morning news brief: China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-conflict-intensifies-with-rocket-barrages-and-air-strikes-384865" hreflang="en">Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/airstrikes-on-gaza-not-an-overreaction-israel-has-a-right-to-defend-biden-384873" hreflang="en">Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lifts-indoor-mask-guidance-for-vaccinated-people-in-pandemic-milestone-384869">US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/viktor-medvedchuk-ukraine-opposition-leader-and-putin-ally-under-house-arrest-384876" hreflang="en">Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest</a>

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Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mas

Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes Airstrikes on Gaza not an 'overreaction', Israel has a right to defend: Biden US lifts indoor mask guidance for vaccinated people in pandemic milestone Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine opposition leader and Putin ally under house arrest

Morning news brief: Gaza conflict intensifies with rocket barrages and air strikes and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-misses-deadline-political-future-in-question-382841">Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-allocates-ps293-million-to-new-covid-labs-amid-fears-of-third-wave-382844">UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-two-or-three-woman-in-mali-gives-birth-to-nine-babies-382828">Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies</a>

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question 'From the Desk of...': Donald Trump launches his own social media space UK allocates £29.3 million to new Covid labs amid fears of third wave Not two or three, woman in Mali gives birth to nine babies

Morning news brief: Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/faucis-advice-to-india-clamp-nationwide-lockdown-start-massive-vaccination-382645">Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-boris-virtual-summit-brings-gbp-1-billion-worth-of-deals-enhanced-trade-partnership-382652">Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-and-melinda-gates-divorce-after-27-years-of-marriage-future-of-foundation-in-question-382642">Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-us-flights-with-medical-supplies-for-india-delayed-till-wednesday-382643">Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday &nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/told-india-no-safety-concerns-with-covid-vaccine-says-pfizer-382647">Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer</a>

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Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and 

Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, start massive vaccination Modi-Boris virtual summit brings GBP 1 bn worth of deals, enhanced trade Bill and Melinda Gates divorce after 27 years of marriage Covid: US flights with medical supplies for India delayed till Wednesday Told India no safety concerns with Covid vaccine, says Pfizer

Morning news brief: Fauci's advice to India, Bill and Melinda Gates divorce and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-of-state-says-china-acting-more-aggressively-abroad-report-382399">US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealands-ardern-says-differences-with-china-becoming-harder-to-reconcile-382404">New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-denies-reports-iran-poised-to-free-four-americans-382402">US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombias-president-withdraws-tax-reform-after-protests-382423">Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests</a>&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US deni

US Secretary of State says China acting 'more aggressively abroad': Report New Zealand's Ardern says differences with China becoming harder to reconcile US denies reports Iran poised to free four Americans Colombia's president withdraws tax reform after protests

Morning news brief: Blinken says China acting 'more aggressively abroad' and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-covid-19-situation-continues-to-deteriorate-death-toll-tops-318-million-382081">Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/based-on-accords-so-far-us-sanctions-on-oil-banks-would-be-lifted-says-iran-negotiator-382085">Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-multiple-people-injured-in-wisconsin-casino-shooting-382078">US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-accuses-the-us-of-using-spurious-diplomacy-to-cover-up-hostile-acts-382073">North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalias-parliament-votes-to-cancel-presidential-term-extension-382086">Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension&nbsp;</a>

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Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Mul

Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate; death toll tops 3.18 mn Based on accords so far, US sanctions on oil, banks would be lifted: Iran US: Multiple people injured in Wisconsin casino shooting North Korea accuses US of using spurious diplomacy to cover up hostile acts Somalia's parliament votes to cancel presidential term extension

Morning news brief: Worldwide COVID-19 situation continues to deteriorate and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-india-records-highest-ever-401993-new-cases-3523-deaths-381832">COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths</a>&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bans-arrivals-from-india-says-offenders-face-jail-fines-381823">Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines&nbsp;</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/66-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued-381820">6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-state-department-oks-potential-sale-of-p-8-surveillance-planes-to-india-pentagon-381828">'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-calls-on-countries-to-share-spare-vaccines-381826">Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines</a>&nbsp;

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COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthqua

COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued 'US State Department OKs potential sale of P-8 surveillance planes to India' Brazil calls on countries to share spare vaccines

Morning news brief: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new COVID-19 cases, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-killed-in-stampede-at-israeli-religious-bonfire-festival-381531" hreflang="en">Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/france-reports-first-cases-of-coronavirus-variant-first-detected-in-india-381537">France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/economic-warfare-against-tech-sector-taiwan-bans-recruitment-for-jobs-in-china-to-combat-brain-drain-381547">Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-welcomes-saudi-arabias-change-of-tone-sees-new-era-of-cooperation-381536" hreflang="en">Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'</a>

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Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic

Israel pilgrimage stampede: At least 44 killed in biggest Covid-era gathering France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India Economic warfare against technology: Taiwan bans recruitment for jobs in China Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia's 'change of tone', sees 'new era of cooperation'

Morning news brief: France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-more-than-100-million-in-covid-19-supplies-to-india-white-house-381255">US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-hails-us-coronavirus-fight-as-one-of-greatest-logistical-achievements-381248" hreflang="en">Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-medicines-regulator-to-investigate-two-deaths-for-possible-links-to-covid-19-vaccine-381253">Australia to investigate two deaths for possible links to COVID-19 vaccine</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-it-does-not-seek-conflict-with-china-welcomes-competition-381252" hreflang="en">US says it 'does not seek conflict' with China, welcomes 'competition'</a>

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US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements' Austr

US to send more than $100 million in COVID-19 supplies to India: White House Biden hails US coronavirus fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements' Australia to investigate two deaths for possible links to COVID-19 vaccine US says it 'does not seek conflict' with China, welcomes 'competition'

Morning news brief: US to send COVID-19 supplies worth $100 million to India and more

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US. Click on the headline to read the full story.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-reportedly-considering-intellectual-property-waiver-for-coronavirus-vaccines-380959" hreflang="en">US reportedly considering intellectual property waiver for Covid vaccines</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/03/15/187337-untitled-design-9.jpg?itok=PChvaFXb" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-scott-morrison-says-australia-to-upgrade-military-bases-expand-wargames-with-us-380954">Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-still-has-some-differences-with-biden-administration-says-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-380955" hreflang="en">Saudi Arabia still has some differences with Biden administration, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unease-rising-about-astrazeneca-covid-19-vaccine-in-uk-380960" hreflang="en">Unease rising about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in UK</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/samsungs-lee-family-set-to-pay-over-10-billion-inheritance-taxes-380962" hreflang="en">Samsung's Lee family set to pay over $10 billion inheritance taxes</a><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/25/166565-lee-kun-hee.jpg?itok=RVo2D0ct" />

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/uk-government-green-lights-self-driving-cars-on-motorways-380964" hreflang="en">UK government green lights 'self-driving' cars on motorways</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/alphabet-sets-profit-record-plans-50-billion-buyback-380966" hreflang="en">Alphabet sets profit record, plans $50 billion buyback</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-fcc-approves-spacexs-plan-to-deploy-starlink-satellites-380978" hreflang="en">US FCC approves SpaceX's plan to deploy Starlink satellites</a>

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Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/us-biden-says-fully-vaccinated-people-can-go-without-masks-outdoors-380976" hreflang="en">US: Biden says fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors</a>

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Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US.

Morning news brief: Here are the biggest news stories of the morning - from the US considering IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines to Australia's expansion of wargames with US. Click on the headline to read the full story. US reportedly considering intellectual property waiver for Covid vaccines Australia to upgrade military bases, expand wargames with US Saudi Arabia still has some differences with Biden administration, says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Unease rising about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in UK Samsung's Lee family set to pay over $10 billion inheritance taxes UK government green lights 'self-driving' cars on motorways Alphabet sets profit record, plans $50 billion buyback US FCC approves SpaceX's plan to deploy Starlink satellites Watch: US: Biden says fully vaccinated people can go without masks outdoors

Morning news brief: Australia to upgrade military bases, US considering IP waiver for vaccines, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-tunisian-stabber-watched-jihadist-propaganda-videos-380326">France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-lawmakers-ask-government-to-publish-big-pharma-lobbying-messages-380300">British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-will-immediately-send-vaccine-components-medical-supplies-to-india-says-biden-380291" hreflang="en">US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2021-complete-list-of-winners-380269">Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners</a>

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France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immed

France knife attack: Tunisian stabber watched jihadist propaganda videos British lawmakers ask government to publish big pharma lobbying messages US will 'immediately' send vaccine components, medical supplies to India Oscars 2021: Complete list of winners

Morning news brief: Knife attacker in France watched jihadist videos, UK lawmakers call for PM Johnson to publish big pharma lobbying messages and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-parliament-declares-genocide-in-chinas-xinjiang-379382">Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-president-orders-all-out-effort-to-find-submarine-as-oxygen-runs-low-379368">Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/joe-biden-to-unveil-historic-tax-increase-for-the-rich-379369">Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canada-to-suspend-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-over-covid-19-fears-379365">Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears</a>

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Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil hist

Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears

Morning news brief: UK parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ex-cop-derek-chauvin-found-guilty-of-murder-manslaughter-in-the-death-of-george-floyd-378898" hreflang="en">Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-slams-systemic-racism-calls-floyd-verdict-relief-378899">US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief'</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraines-president-zelenskiy-asks-putin-to-meet-him-for-peace-talks-in-conflict-zone-378900">Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him for peace talks in conflict zone</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-president-xi-jinping-will-attend-online-biden-climate-summit-378896">Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend online Biden climate summit</a>

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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd US President Joe Biden slams 'systemic racism'; calls Floyd verdict 'relief' Ukraine's Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him for peace talks in conflict zone Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend online Biden climate summit

Morning news brief: Biden calls Floyd verdict 'relief', Zelenskiy asks Putin to meet him and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unprovoked-escalation-us-says-russias-plans-to-block-black-sea-to-impact-access-to-ukrainian-ports-378712" hreflang="en">US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-wants-justice-not-hegemony-says-chinese-president-xi-jinping-378722">World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-gets-new-leader-miguel-diaz-canel-as-last-castro-retires-378717">Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-battles-fallout-in-france-blasphemy-row-378718">Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row</a>

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US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new

US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row

Morning news brief: US calls Russia block of Black Sea 'escalation', Cuba gets new leader and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/11-dead-98-injured-after-train-derails-in-egypt-378508">11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shots-fired-at-two-national-guardsmen-after-protesters-police-clash-over-daunte-wright-killing-378506">Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-variant-may-break-through-pfizer-vaccine-protection-says-study-378504" hreflang="en">South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-to-enter-negative-growth-after-2025-report-378507" hreflang="en">China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report&nbsp;</a>

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11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer v

11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report

Morning news brief: 11 dead in Egypt train accident, shots fired at two National Guardsmen in Daunte Wright killing and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-prime-minister-yoshihide-suga-arrives-in-us-for-summit-with-joe-biden-377864">Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-ceo-says-third-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-likely-needed-within-12-months-377860">Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-blood-clot-risk-higher-from-coronavirus-than-vaccine-says-uk-study-377861" hreflang="en">Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-others-to-be-sentenced-for-illegal-assembly-377862">Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly</a>

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly

Morning news brief: Suga arrives in US for summit, Pfizer CEO says third dose 'likely' needed and more

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